Known for it’s heritage, murals, avocados and kiwifruit, Katikati is a charming, sunny town near Tauranga. Two hours south of Auckland.

The rural town of Katikati was founded by settlers from Ulster in Ireland, but the district was populated by Maori long before Europeans arrived. The volcanic soils and sunny climate were as suitable then for kumara as they are today for kiwifruit and avocados.

In recent years, Katikati has called itself the ‘mural town’. More than 35 works of art in and around the main street – murals, sculptures and carvings – pay homage to the town’s early Maori and pioneer residents, and its timber milling and farming heritage. There is also a magnificent tribute to the men and women who left the district to fight in overseas wars. You can pick up a mural guide map from the information centre.

The house has three bedrooms, each with Queen size bed. Bathroom with seperate bath & shower. Kitchen/Dining/Lounge all one large open area, rimu floor, wood burner, wired in sound sytstem, large TV with Netflix, You Tube. Front bedroom also has wired in internet and DVD.

Downstairs area has 4 bunkbeds and another shower/toilet. A hot tub is under the large deck. There are 4 kayaks and 2 P Class sailing Dinghys for use. A boatramp is 2 minutes away. 24 hr availability.

Neighbourhood is ultra peaceful, no shops, no thru traffic, just Tui’s calling and kingfishers perched. Katikati village is 10 minutes drive for everything needed.